(1) An unlicensed individual who is trained to function in an assistive role to the licensed nurse in the provision of patient/client activities as delegated by the nurse; (2) An individual trained (either on-the-job or through a formal course generally of less than one year) and experienced in performing patient or client-care nursing tasks that do not require the skills of a specialist, technician, or professional. Examples of tasks performed by nurses aides include changing clothes, diapers, and beds; assisting patients to perform exercises or personal hygiene tasks, and supporting communication or social interaction. Specific education and credentials are not required for this work.
| Specialty | Taxonomy Code | |
|---|---|---|
| * | Nurse's Aide | 376K00000X |
| Home Health Aide | 374U00000X | |
| Kinesiotherapist | 226300000X |
* Indicates primary specialty
| NPI Number | 1114724564 |
| Credentials | |
| Entity | Individual |
| Enumeration date | 02/25/2025 |
| Last updated | 05/30/2026 - Less than a week ago |
| Sole proprietor1 | No |
| Identifiers |
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| Hospital affiliation | n/a |
1 A sole proprietor/sole proprietorship is an individual, and as such, is eligible for a single NPI number. The sole proprietor must apply for the NPI number using his or her own Social Security Number (SSN), not an Employer Identification Number (EIN) even if he/she has an EIN.
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